“Unpack Your Day” Conversation Prompt of the Week - Elementary
Stephanie Rivellini
SEL/Family Engagement Specialist
East Haven Public Schools
Each prompt is designed to be simple, reflective, and flexible to use any day of the week, promoting meaningful discussion about school, feelings, and experiences.
This year, prompts are aligned to VOG Attributes. Attribute descriptions for families & how questions are aligned (to be posted alongside weekly prompts):
Responsible Citizen
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What it means: A responsible citizen is kind, respectful, and helpful. They follow rules that keep everyone safe and work to make their classroom, home, and community better.
Informed Thinker
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What it means: An informed thinker loves to learn, ask questions, and discover new things. They use their curiosity to understand the world.
Goal-Directed & Resilient Individual
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What it means: Someone who keeps trying, even when things are hard. They set goals, practice patience, and learn from mistakes instead of giving up.
Powerful & Effective Communicator
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What it means: A communicator can share ideas and feelings clearly, listen carefully to others, and use words to solve problems.
Resourceful Problem-Solver
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What it means: A problem-solver thinks of smart, creative, or new ways to fix problems. They can work alone or with others to find solutions.
